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West Virginia University Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.

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About West Virginia University Program

ACGME code
2605521169
Program director
Michelle Bramer
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
331
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 331 applications and invited about 22.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 57 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
22.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White90%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Michelle Bramer
Program coordinator
Cindy Thompson
Coordinator phone
(304) 293-1168
Program phone
(304) 293-1172
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedics PO Box 9196 Morgantown, WV 26506 Open in Google Maps

West Virginia University Program: frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. West Virginia University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is West Virginia University Program IMG-friendly?

West Virginia University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does West Virginia University Program offer?

West Virginia University Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is West Virginia University Program?

West Virginia University Program received 331 applications and interviewed about 22.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for West Virginia University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has West Virginia University Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at Department of Orthopaedics PO Box 9196 Morgantown, WV 26506. Its sponsoring institution is West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of West Virginia University Program?

The program director is Michelle Bramer. The program coordinator, Cindy Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.